Anna Maria Ortese's Neapel novel published in German for first time
Anna Maria Ortese, the Grand Old Lady of Italian literature, has her Neapel novel published in German for the first time. Once hailed as a literary prodigy, she never received widespread acclaim. She spent many years in Ligurian seclusion, writing an exceptional late work out of disappointment and defiance.
Key facts
- Anna Maria Ortese was considered a literary prodigy early on.
- She never achieved widespread recognition.
- She lived in Ligurian seclusion for many years.
- Her Neapel novel is now published in German for the first time.
- She wrote an exceptional late work out of disappointment and defiance.
Entities
Artists
- Anna Maria Ortese
Locations
- Neapel
- Ligurien
- Italy